Eats at Elephant and Castle

Although some days may be dark and gloomy in the city, Elephant and Castle is bright and colourful due to its diversity.

The Elephant and Castle area is one big melting pot.

I’ve encountered so many people from different backgrounds. No-one ever looks the same here.

In order to capture the diversity I photographed different foods around Elephant, as a way to demonstrate the different cultures and people around.

There are many restaurants of Afro-Caribbean, Latin, Asian, and British cuisine located in the shopping centre and other parts of the district.

Market owners sell natural goods, foods that may not find in local supermarkets, ethical clothing, and many more.

The images that I took are of foods that I am very familiar with because of my background. The foods are a representation of the race of people that I see on a day-to-day basis when I attend university.

Okra can be used in many dishes such a soup and curry. It is also a good edge control for your hair.

Fresh produce is sold in a range of shops and stalls.

These peppers are so beautiful and come in a range of colours.

Plantain, ripened and unripened.

Plantain is an iconic food in Afro-Caribbean and Latin communities, as well as some as Asian ones.

Unripened plantain

Sweet potatoes

Cassava is a staple food in South American, southern Mesoamerica, and also the Caribbean, from the time of the Spanish conquest. The distribution of cassava can be concerned as a “self-spreading” innovation.

The food with the highest source of carbohydrates was introduced to Africa by Portuguese traders from Brazil in the 16th century. It has been noted that 70% of Africa’s cassava output is harvested in Nigeria, the Congo and Tanzania.

Yams.

On a gloomy day these fruits are the main attractions. Also, there are tons of fruit stalls located around the area.

Just like the different colours and fruits on display, Elephant and Castle is just as different. There's a lot of colour here. You never encounter someone that looks the same. Nor will you taste food that's quite the same.

The man sitting down not only represents the diversity of people around the area but his dreads just reminds me of the Caribbean.